The Bend bulletin. (Bend, Deschutes County, Or.) 1917-1963, March 13, 1917, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextTill!! WF.ATIIF.It Tonight '"' Wednesday, nil n or iiipw; southerly wind. E IN CASE OF WAR BROTHERHOOD HEADS ASSURE WILSON. No Promt"" Matin an to the Prtwmil --High FikmI I'rli'fd Would Mnkt) Condition WtiriH Tlmn Were Threalrned l.nt Yrur. lllx United Preen I" tlx llend Bulletin) , WAHUINGTON, l. C March 13. Fnru railway Drolhorhood luailura ttulny Informed Presldotil Wilson thai no strlko will Iib ralli'tl III lliu nvnnt of war. Thny assured Iho I'resldont that tho trainmen will aland hy him. Thny tlltt not promise, howovor. that there would bo no strike now. It win announced thai representa tives of Urn Brotherhoods will moot with Ihn railway managers Tbura tlny. and will mako a determined ef fort to comn to an agreement-. "The IlriilhtirhoodN ahould bo successful." President Wilson wiia Informed. No nmiillon waa mado of a report ed strike ordiir effective Halurduy nlKhl. affecting all roada. The Ilrotbnrhood chief root local dele gates, and discussed Ihn strike ordor. Wlliion la keeping In rloao touch wtlh tint altunllon. Mccrnry Hliitmtla Mmllntc. In the tivtuit of a strike. It la be lieved Unit condition! will be worae than last aununnr on account of hitch food prima. A atrlko heforo April may delay an extra session of Cnn , jtrcB. Tho ulmoat aecrocy surround ed Ihn railroad meeting hero. It wan li'iirnnd that the United 'Stutc board of mediation and con ciliation has plannitd to make a final effort to force an agreement If the (hreateni'd atrlkn anema Innvllabln. .. It waa definitely learned that the Nickel I'lato Ilnad Brotherhood lead er received orders to alrlka Sutur tluy nlKhl. PROTEST U. S. RELIEF t.erinnny InnUla More Neutral Nation Hlioulil llavn Charge, (Ily United PreeetoOie llend Bulletin) NKW YOHK, March 1 3. Germany officially protested today against tho American administration of IlelKhin relief work In Northern Franco. A neutral nation la wanted to supervise the work on account of (iorinnn Amerlcnn reliitlous, tho protest de tlii res. Herbert Hoover, director of tho re lief work, hna sailed to Hpulu. WOULD CANCEL DEED II. 1'. Children Allege Instrument Wrongfully Filed. Alleging that a deed to a 40 acre tract of fnrm hind la on file, with the name, of John It. Fltzhugh wrongful ly Inserted its the grantee, ,11. K. Childress today brought suit In the circuit court of Deschutes county, asking that tho filing bo canciilled. tin complains that tho deed wus tak en hy Ihn defendant from J. M. Cren xhaw, of Celling, in 1916, and that while It does not affect tho owner ship of the land In question, it con stitutes u cloud on tho titlo. VON llP.HNHTOItFF WILL PRO TIOHT TO AMF.IUCA IN REGARD TO HL'DIC HANDLING HY HAM FAX INSPECTORS. NOT DUE SEARCH VEXES EX-AMBASSADOR Hy Arthur Mann, (United PreM Hun CorreenondenL) CHRISTIANA, March 13. Count , 'von Ilnrnslorff, nx-mlnlster from Gnr mnny to tho United States, will for mally protest to Washington nguliiBt tho British mothods of searching tho t'tfoctH of tho passongors on board tho Frodorlck VIII, stopping at Hali fax on routo to Oormnny from Now York. Tho British, It is assorted, refused to transmit a tologrnphlc pro test which von Mornstorft ondunvorod (o send from Halifax. . Tho CountosB von nornstorff was thoroughly searched, ovon tho In soles of hor shoes being oponod. Otli or trovollors wore stripped, All rub 1or wnB confiscated, Including hot wntor bottles, baby nipples, and rub ,1ior hools. Two of tho Inspectors, It fcllugod, wore lifloxlcutod. THE KN1, MEASLES HERE NOW EPIDEMIC QUARANTINE BLOCKED BY THE LAW. . City lleiillh Officer Miller Explain Htnml H llene Not Herloua Enough to Warrant CIomImk tif the City Ht'liotiln. Tim I tho dlsnuso of measles In Mend Is assumliiK epidemic propor tions, wus the stntemnnt mado this morning by Dr. Dwlght F. Miller, county and city health officer. Al thouKh thn childhood romplulnt Is becoming prevalent umoug young and old alike, Dr. Miller docs not yet feel that ho would bo warranted In order ing thn closing- of the city schools. Ho stated that this would not bo done until It was manifested that tho ben efit to be derived from keeping tin) children from their desks would 1'ounlorhalanco tho value of thn limn lost from their studies. ' Answorlng a criticism which has been directed aKalnst hi in for tho iion-ouforcument of a quarantine on measles, Dr. Miller declared that thero Is no provision by law for such an action is the disease is not con sidered tlanKeroua. "The most dan cer of contusion exists In tho four. days before the rash breaks out," he said, "and If an effective quarantine worn to ho declared, It would only result In keeping many wago earners from their work, and rendering aa many families practically destitute. Warning Is Given. "The epidemic Is well scattered throughout varloua sections of the city, but. so far, aside from Incon venience, little actual suffering lias been occasioned. Tho disease la for tho most part manifested In a mild form, and no deaths have occurred from this cause. "Members of families whero moos lea Is present, should, however, to- fraln from associating with others to any greater extent than is absolutely nuccssary," ONLY FKW HTRIKEHREAKKItS AVAILABLE WII.HO.N 1AMKF.1 TO FOR All) IN CASE OK GEN KUAI. WALKOUT. ( Fir United Preu to the Bend Dull.tln) NKW YORK, March 13 Tho state ments of railroad managers todny Indicated that tho railroads aro not prepared to meet a general strlko, as only a few strikebreakers aro at pres ent available. Tho managers declar ed that a majority of tho men could not afford to strlko now. It Is bolioved hore that tho public would exert, pressuro to make tho men rosumo work. Prosldent Wil son, It Is argued, could control tho roads as a national measure SHIPS AID IN PURSUIT piecing Turks Hack. Bagdad, Hut Leave Much Ammunition. (Ily United Pronto tho Bend Bulletin) LONDON. March 13. It was an nounced todny that the British, ad vancing beyond Bagdad, captured Kadsimin, and took 100 Turks pris oners. Tho pursuit of tho rotroutlng Moslems Is continuing, und British gunboats are assisting. Tho Turks sacked Bagdad before, abandoning the city, but wore forced to loavo much ammunition behind, RECRUITS WANTED To roeruit for all branches of tho United States army servlco, Corporal A. Lncowoll arrlvod last night from Portland and will spend tho week hero. Kncrults will bo received and examined by Corporal Lncowoll for tho cavalry, coast artillery, Infantry and tho medical department. Men with any knowledge of gns engines have an espoulnlly good opportunity to Join the aeroplane corps. Corporal Lnaowoll, wljo has boon in tho, sor vlce for 14 years, will have his head quarters whilo hore at the Wright hotel. RAILROADS ARE PREPARED BEND DKHCHUTKB COtNTTT OBWJON, Tt'KHUAV AFTERNOON, MAIM II 13,1017 MEXlfcAN, GERMAN AND JAPANESE STATESMEN NANMED IN STORY OF ANTI-AMERICAN PLOT Mm' I in thft picturrB reproduced hire with art ril(wn tdiif r.f th tnn whom nwfnM wr TO GET ORDERS HK( KKTAHY IUXIK1.H PRKPAKES IXSTItl'CTIOXS FOR IKK IF .KCKHSARY X.M'lllE IS KKIT A KKC HKT. ( Ily UnltrJ Prna to the Drnd Ilullrtlni WASHINGTON. D. C, March 13. Socrclnry of tho Navy Daniels is pre paring orders covering tho conduct of United States navy gunners vhe are placed on armed merchantmen for tho defense of those ships pene trating tho barred zone. Secretary of State Lansing has approved tho in structions, and they will bo Issued whenever needed. Secrotary Daniels announced to day that tho Instructions would bo socrot, and asked thut tho newspapers refrain from speculating as to their contents. ATHLETES TO ELECT Amateur Athletic t'lub Will Organize This F.ronliijr. Following a preliminary meeting of thoso Interested In the upbuilding of athletics In Uond, held Inst night nt tho Emblem club, It was announced today that tho organization mooting of tho Bond Amateur Athletic club will bo hold nt 8 o'clock at tho club this evonlng. Details of organization will be tak on care of, officers will bo elocted, and committees nnmod. 17 MINERS TRAPPED BY EXPLOSION; 2 DIE (Ily United Proiu to the Uond Bulletin) CANONSBURO, Pn., March 13. Two explosions nt tho Hondorson coal mine today trapped 17 miners. It is roportod thut. In addition, 12 are known dond, and that soven have beon saved. Tho government mlno roscuo car has beon sont from Pitts burgh, PARALYSIS INVADES SOUTHERN REPUBLICS (Py United Preu to the Pond Bulletin) SANTIAGO, Chile, March lS.r-A good deal of Infantile paralysis hav ing boon roportod In South America lately, Chllo has established inspec tion corps at Arlca, Punta Arenas, Uspnllata and In the Andean passes. In spite of nil precautions there has bean Bonio Chilean cases of the disease. V, f v lit 1 GUNNERS BULLETIN I mentioned prominently In the report that ' (lormany. In planning anrestrlcted nubnie- SENATE COMMITTEE REPORTS FAVORABLY TO CANAL TREATY Would Authorize $23,000,000 Pay ment to Colombia Prcxldcnt Will Crgo Ratification. (By Unitod Preu to the Bend Bulletin) WASHINGTON. D. C. March 13. The Senate Foreign Relations com mittee today reported favorably on the Colombia trcatj, authorizing the payment of $26,000,000 by the Unlt od States. The committee added a phrase declaring the right of the United States in the canal zone to be unquestionable. The treaty will go to the Senate tomorrow, when It is understood that President Wilson will urge immed iate ratification. TONG GUNMAN KILLS President of I .a Grande Chinese .s soclntion Is Murdered. (By United Prem to the Bend Bulletin) LA GtlANDK, March 13. A Tong gunmnn chased BUI Eng. president of the locnl Chinese association, down Adnm8 avenue and murdered him in front of the postoffice this after noon. A stray bullet hit Mrs. C. E. George In tho ankle. The murdorer escaped and no trace of him has boon gained. LABOR FEDERATION BACKS ARMY SERVICE (By United PreM to the Bend Bulletin) WASHINGTON, D. C, March 13. Tho American Federation of Labor Issued, a pamphlet today favoring universal military service, the publi cation bolng favored by tho rnilway brotherhoods. It, Is bolioved that Samuel Gompers, as a momber of the National Defense Council, urged the stop. $20,000 IS PROVIDED FOR PTOMAINE PROBE CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 13. The National Cannors' Association to day oCferod $20,000 annually for throe years to ho used in the Investi gation of food poisoning. This has been accepted by Harvard University and an oxtonslvo research Into the subject of ptomnlno poisoning, with especial reference to canned goodB is to bo made by tho Hifrvard Med ical School, under tho direction of Dr. Milton J. Rosonau, professor of prevontlvo medicine. SIXTY SCIIMARI.VKS HUNK (By United Preu to the Bend Bulletin) WASHINGTON, D. C, March 13. It was reported horo todny that the Allies destroyed 60 German subma rlnoB between January 1 and Febru ary 16. k Photos by American Press Association. line warfare and counting Its oons quencet, proposed an alliance with Mexi co and Japan to make war on the Unttd States if this country Should not remain neutral. They are: 1. liaron von Schoen, formerly secretary of the German embas sy In Washington, transferred to Mexico without explanation; 2, Alfred Zi m mer man n. German minister for fore.n affair, who sent the note to the German minister In Mexico; 3, Almaro Sato. Japanese am bassador to ttie United States, whose of fice declared the proposal ''absolutely Im possible;" i. Luis Cabrera, Carranra'a min ister of finance, known to be antl-Amerl-can and said to have knewtdse of Um proposed arransemenb PEACE EXPECTED ACUTE FOOD SITUATION IN ALL WARRING COUNTRIES, IS BASIS OF BELIEF HELD BY DIPLO MATS IN WASHINGTON. (By United Preo to the Bend Bulletin) WASHINGTON, D. C, March 13. Diplomatic officials here are of the opinion that a general peace move is due within tour months. The food situation of all the warring nations is becoming Increasingly acute, n'ud dissatisfaction, it is known, is being manifested by the people toward tho Entente cabinet. The belief is grow ing that neither side can achieve an overwhelming victory. Many believe that peace without victory may materialize before the first of July. THAW FOUND INSANE Decision Will Block Exeradition on Assault Charge. (By United Preu to the Bend Bulletin) PHILADELPHIA, March 13. The Philadelphia insanity commission to day declnred Harry K. Thaw Insane. His condition was investigated at his mother's request. The decision pre vents his extradition for trial In New York on the charge of beating Fred erick Gump. New York authorities plan to con tinue the extradition fight. GERMANS MAINTAIN DIFFICULT STAND (By United Pren to the Bend Bulletin) BERLIN, via Sayville, March 13. It was announced today that the Gormans are continuing in their pos session of Height No. 15, although attacked by greatly superior forces. Tho enemy galnod a portion of the southwest slope, after suffering most heavy losses. U. S. TO WITHDRAW FROM RELIEF WORK (By United Preea to the Bend Bulletin) WASHINGTON, D. C, March 13. It was learned today that the State Department is planning to ask Hol land and Switzerland to supervise the relief work In Belgium, The change will moan that American workers. will withdraw. - IN FOUR MONTHS DAILY EDITION NO. 81 BEND TO HAVE : . NEW THEATRE .$14,000 INVESTMENT TO BE MADE. Model Feature Planned by Ward Coble and Louis Doonar, Follow- , Ing rurchase of Film The ater From F. A. Perln. Plans for the erection of an $8000 theater building, modern In every respect, with a seating capacity of more than 500, were revealed today by Ward H. Coble, following the sale by Manager F. A. Perln of the Bend Theatre to Mr, Coble and Louis Doon ar. Mr. Coble will assume the man agement of the movie house, while Mr. Doonar will be In charge or the mechanical department. The new theater Is to be erected by T. M. O'Donnell on bis lot on Wall street between the Windmill cigar store and the Bend Furniture Co. store. A two story store and office had formerly been planned for this site by Mr. O'Donnell, but the new venture will supplant this. The building is to be of stone, extending the full depth of the lot, 13S feet, and will be two stories in height, to allow for a large balcony in the theater. A five year lease has been taken by Mr. Coble and Mr. Doonar. As the lot is held at $3000, with theater fittings estimated at $3000 more, the total Investment represent' ed will be $14,000. New Features Planned. Architect Ed. H. Keane has been secured c draw plans for the new theater, and construction will start In the near future. ' A forced draft ventilating system will be one of the features of the building, made pos sible by the fact that the theater apace will extend to the roof of the structure. The stage will be IS feet in width, with a 12 by IS curtain. A ladies' and children's rest room will be provided in the building. Mr. Coble stated this morning that he has already entered into nego tiations to secure film service from some of the foremost producers in. the country, with the Intention ot putting on only the highest grade shows, with the very latest features. It is his aim to make the playhouse an Ideal family theater. 1 As an added attraction, he plans to bring in high class vaudeville specialties. Until the time arrives when the first film is to be shown In the new building, the old theater will be main tained. The first production under the new management will be given this evening. BOX FACTORY WILL REOPEN ON MONDAY All Other Departments at Shevlln- Hixou Company Mill and the Brooks-Seunlon Plant Run. Although closed down yesterday because ot the shortage of cars, the box factory at The Shevlln-Hixon Com Jiny plant is due to open again next Monday, it was announced today. A number or. cars have been secured, it was stated, which will :na1;e ps sible shipping a part of the finished product now on hand. All other departments of the plant are running, and the same holds true at the Brooks-Scan Ion Co. mill. SLIGHT IS GIVEN PRO-GERMAN ACTIVITIES BRING HITTER INTO DISFAVOR WITH LANSING, WHO REFUSES HIM AN AUDIENCE. (By United Prraa to the Bend Bulletin) WASHINGTON, D. C, March 13. Rotations between the State Depart ment of the United States, and Swiss Minister Rittor, acting for tho Ger man glvernment, are becoming badly strained hero. Rittor has been un able' to sea Secretary of State Lansing in regard to the German communi cation requesting a reconstruction of the Prussian treaty. Ritter's pro-Gorman 'moves, It Is known, have displeased the Depart ment. Secretary Lansing pleaded other engagements whon the . Swiss ambassador, called to urge the changer In the Prussian treaty, - W MINISTER